Musk, MrBeast, Larry Ellison - the contenders to buy TikTok
Several potential US buyers have expressed interest in purchasing the social media platform.
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Trump is searching for potential TikTok buyers — who are the likely contenders?
After stepping in to restore TikTok in the U.S. and delaying a law that would effectively ban the app, Trump is looking for avenues to keep the popular platform afloat.CNBC - 2d -
MrBeast Isn’t Bidding for TikTok—Yet
The YouTube star mentioned he’d buy the platform so it wouldn’t get banned, but despite speculation, TikTok is not yet for sale and Jimmy Donaldson is not officially pursuing its U.S. operations.Inc. - 3d -
TikTok gets an extension — and internet celebrities and billionaires want to buy it
Who will “save” TikTok? YouTuber MrBeast, X owner Elon Musk and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison have been floated as potential buyers of the app in the past week.NBC News - 4d -
Who Might Buy TikTok? Your Guide to the Latest Front-Runners
Since Trump paused enforcement of the TikTok ban, a new crop of potential buyers has emerged. Here’s what to know.Inc. - 4d -
YouTube star MrBeast joins bid to buy TikTok in US
Creator links up with Jesse Tinsley as Donald Trump says he is open to Elon Musk and Larry Ellison buying site. Business live – latest updates MrBeast, the YouTube star and highest-earning ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump says he's open to TikTok sale to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison
At a press briefing on Tuesday, President Trump suggested that he's open to the idea of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok.CNBC - 5d -
China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal
Officials consider involving billionaire confidant of Donald Trump in effort to save video app from US banFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Will China Let Elon Musk Buy TikTok?
As the popular video app faces a ban in the United States, Chinese officials are said to be weighing options to save it — including a sale to the tech mogul.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Elon Musk would be interested in buying Liverpool FC, claims father
‘He would like to yes, obviously. Anybody would want to’ Musk Sr says there is family connection to the city The father of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, claims his son would be interested ...The Guardian - Jan. 7
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